I'll dominate 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.